Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scale (SOCS)

The Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales are comprised of two self-report measures of compassion, the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for Others Scale (SOCS-O) and the Sussex-Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale (SOCS-S).

Gu, J., Baer, R., Cavanagh, K., Kuyken, W., & Strauss, C. (2019). Development and Psychometric Properties of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales (SOCS). Assessment, 27(1), 3-20. DOI: 10.1177/1073191119860911

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:06pm

SOCS - Chinese

Meng, H., Wang, X., & Liu, H. (2023) The Sussex Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale validity in a working sample using classical test theory, item response theory and network analysis. Front. Psychol., 14, 1110076. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1110076

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:07pm

SOCS - Dutch

de Krijger, E., Willems, R., ten Klooster, P., Bakker, E., Miedema, H., Drossaert, C. & Bohlmeijer, E. (2022). Further Validation of a Dutch Translation of the Sussex Oxford Compassion for the Self Scale in Samples of Crisis Line Volunteers, Military Personnel and Nursing Students. Front. Psychol., 13, 895850. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.895850

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:09pm

SOCS - Finnish

Sarling, A., Sundin, Ö., Åhs, F., Gu, J., & Jansson, B. (2024). Factor structure and psychometric properties of a Swedish version of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales (SOCS). Nordic Psychology, 76(1), 78–96. DOI: 10.1080/19012276.2022.2156381

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:10pm

SOCS - French

Brophy, K., Emery, M., MacDonald, C., Côté, C.I., & Körner, A. (2024). Validation of the compassionate engagement and action scales, compassion scale, and Sussex-Oxford compassion scales in a French-Canadian sample. PLoS ONE, 19(6), e0305776. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305776

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:12pm

SOCS - German

Brophy, K., Emery, M., MacDonald, C. et al. (2025). Validation of a German Translation of the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales and Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales in a General Population Sample. Mindfulness, 16, 1193–1215. DOI: 10.1007/s12671-025-02545-4

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:13pm

SOCS - Icelandic

Gunnarsdóttir, M. N. (2023). The Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales: Psychometric Properties of the Icelandic version and Correlation with Well-Being. Thesis: Reykjavik University.

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:29pm

SOCS - Slovak

Halamová, J. i Kanovský, M. (2021). Factor Structure of the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales. Psihologijske teme, 30(3), 489-508. DOI: 10.31820/pt.30.3.5

Community February 27, 2026 - 4:31pm